Convert gallon (UK) to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Acre-Foot
1 gal (UK) = 3.68557513582851e-06 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to ac*ft:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 3.68557513582851e-06 ac*ft = 5.52836270374276e-05 ac*ft
Gallon (Uk) to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
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Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.
Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.